The gala was organized by the Foreign Affairs Office of the People's Government of Shanxi Province and the Shanxi Provincial People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, and hosted by Taiyuan Normal University.

Dong Xiaolin, director of the provincial foreign affairs office, emphasized that international students are vibrant youth ambassadors. He vowed that the office would continue to organize events like this one to inject youthful energy into Shanxi's opening-up and write a new chapter of mutual achievement.

Ma Jie, president of Taiyuan Normal University, highlighted the university's commitment to internationalization through its numerous partnerships with universities abroad. "The gala is a feast of cultures and a bridge connecting hearts between Chinese and international youth," he said.

Sun Shuyue and Ding Yi contributed to this story.